This Year in History:
1829
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
On March 4, 1829, Andrew Jackson upholds an inaugural tradition begun by Thomas Jefferson and hosts an open house at the White House. After Jackson’s swearing‑in ceremony and address to…
On March 9, 1829, President Andrew Jackson defies Washington society matrons when his scandal‑plagued appointee John Eaton takes the oath as his secretary of war. Earlier that year, Eaton had…
In Genoa, Italy on June 27, 1829, English scientist James Smithson dies after a long illness, leaving behind a will with a peculiar footnote. In the event that his only…
